Transfer Charles Dowdell running show well at Saginaw Valley
Charles Dowdell has opened up some eyes since transferring from Indiana State, making Saginaw Valley a dangerous team in the GLIAC this season.
In his Division II debut with the Cardinals, Dowdell threw and ran for 270 yards in a 23-17 win at No. 8 California (Pa.), a team that advanced to the national semifinals the last two years.
After completing 13-of-20 passes for 208 yards against Cal, Dowdell followed it up with a 19-of-32 effort for 213 yards and a touchdown in a 21-13 win at Wayne State last Saturday, a team that was predicted to finish fourth in the GLIAC.
Now, the Cardinals â€" picked for fifth in the GLIAC -- can show they are contenders when they travel (again) to face No. 1 Grand Valley, the four-time defending GLIAC champion.
Saginaw Valley's last win against Grand Valley came five years ago. Grand Valley lost the following week against Northwood and has won 44 straight regular-season games since.
It's hard to believe Grand Valley will have its streak come to an end Saturday night, but Dowdell could make things interesting. He certainly has been exciting while causing damage with his arm and legs the first two weeks of the season.
